Considering parenthood is about making making conscious and informed decisions about aspects of parenting that so many people take for granted or don’t even think about. It takes more thought to get a driver’s license than to become a parent! And being a parent is a much longer road to travel.
The decisions that need to be made include who you want to have a child with as well as who will help raise your child. They also include what your parenting style (and your partners if you chose one) looks like. Also how you will juggle time, money and your career, and even what method you will use to bring a child into your life. One’s religious or spiritual life, discipline style and educational values should also be considered.
By examining these and many more aspects of parenthood, one becomes clear about whether the choice to parent is the best choice. It helps one to parent not only more capably but more confidently.